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Phosphosiderite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76
3.00
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphosiderite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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