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Actinolite and Proustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
5.51-5.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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