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Actinolite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Actinolite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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