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Rhyolite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Rhyolite 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
7   
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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Rhyolite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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