Actinolite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00

3.355-3.433

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

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1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Actinolite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Actinolite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.