Chrome-Chalcedony and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.00
  
Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Cleavage
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perfect along {110}.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrome-Chalcedony and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrome-Chalcedony and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.