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Actinolite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
2  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbWO4  

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Actinolite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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