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Actinolite and Titanite 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
3.48-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.

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