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Actinolite and Rutilated Quartz 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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Actinolite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Actinolite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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