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Citrine and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.00   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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