Rhodolite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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