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Pyrrhotite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrrhotite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite 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.

Pyrrhotite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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