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Actinolite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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