Actinolite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Actinolite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.