Benitoite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
perfect along {110}.
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Benitoite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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.
Benitoite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.