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Actinolite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.006.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C20H36

Actinolite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Actinolite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.