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Actinolite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Actinolite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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