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Hiddenite 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
3.15-3.21
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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