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Actinolite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Actinolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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