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Actinolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.003.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.