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Fuchsite 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
2.77-2.88
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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