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Larvikite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.00  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Larvikite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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