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Phlogopite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
3.00
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

Phlogopite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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