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Morganite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Morganite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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