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