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Actinolite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.79   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
{100} and {010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Actinolite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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