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Ruby and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ruby and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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