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Gibbsite 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
2.35
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gibbsite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gibbsite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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