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Elaeolite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
3.00  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
-  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6  

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

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Elaeolite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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