Shattuckite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.153.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Shattuckite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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.

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Shattuckite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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