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Lawsonite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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