Mellite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.00
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
perfect along {110}.
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.
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.