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Actinolite and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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