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Pietersite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.00   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
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perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

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

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Pietersite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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