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Scorzalite 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
3.313.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scorzalite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scorzalite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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