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Actinolite and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.

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