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Mimetite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Mimetite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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