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Adularia and Actinolite 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
2.54-2.61
3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adularia and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Actinolite 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 Adularia and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adularia and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.

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