Nickeline and Actinolite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nickeline and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

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Nickeline and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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