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Sapphire and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

Sapphire and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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