Langbeinite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

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Langbeinite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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