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Alexandrite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.00   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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