Carnelian and Actinolite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.00

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnelian and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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