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Jasper and Actinolite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.91
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jasper and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jasper and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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