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Bayldonite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
None   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bayldonite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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