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Schorlomite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.933.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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