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Ludlamite and Actinolite Physical Properties

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
3.1-3.2
3.00
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ludlamite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ludlamite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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