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Actinolite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.44-2.62   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Actinolite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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