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Actinolite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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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
5.85
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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

Actinolite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.

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