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Analcime 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
2.24-2.29
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Analcime and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Analcime and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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