Actinolite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Actinolite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Actinolite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.