Ajoite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Ajoite

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Decomposed by acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.963.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ajoite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ajoite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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