Pezzottaite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
perfect along {110}.
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pezzottaite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pezzottaite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.