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Actinolite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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