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Microcline and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
3.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Microcline and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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