Californite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Californite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Actinolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Californite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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