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Forsterite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Forsterite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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