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Franklinite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
None   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Franklinite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite 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 Franklinite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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