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Actinolite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Actinolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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