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Hollandite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hollandite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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