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Actinolite and Povondraite 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
3.26
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, 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.
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Actinolite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Actinolite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.

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