×

Ettringite
Ettringite

Actinolite
Actinolite



ADD
Compare
X
Ettringite
X
Actinolite

Ettringite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.773.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ettringite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ettringite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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