Serandite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.52
  
3.00
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
  
perfect along {110}.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Serandite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Serandite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.