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Alunite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alunite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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