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Actinolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Actinolite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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