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Plumbogummite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.00   

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

Cleavage
None   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Plumbogummite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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