Mellite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Mellite

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.603.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Mellite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Mellite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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