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Glaucophane and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glaucophane and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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