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Fuchsite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.00   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

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.   

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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.

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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.

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