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Feldspar and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
two or three   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Feldspar and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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