Morion and Actinolite Physical Properties

Morion

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.653.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Morion and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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