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Actinolite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Actinolite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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