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Aragonite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.963.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael 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.

Aragonite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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