Gaylussite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
3.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
perfect along {110}.
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Gaylussite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gaylussite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.