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Quartz and Actinolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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