Actinolite and Tanzanite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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.