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Mottramite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.00  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None observed  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Mottramite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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