Hambergite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
3.00
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
perfect along {110}.
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hambergite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hambergite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.