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Gaspeite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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