Actinolite and Rutile Physical Properties

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.004.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Actinolite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.