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Actinolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Actinolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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