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Actinolite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Actinolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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