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Actinolite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Actinolite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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