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Actinolite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite 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   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
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Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Actinolite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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