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Jasper and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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