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Actinolite and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.001.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.