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Actinolite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.63-3.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Actinolite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Actinolite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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