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Esperite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Esperite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Esperite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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