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Actinolite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Actinolite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Poldervaartite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Actinolite and Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Actinolite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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