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Amber and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
None   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6   

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

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Amber and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Actinolite chemical formula.

Amber and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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