Actinolite and Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00
3.62-3.87
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Actinolite and Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Actinolite and Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.