Home
×

Shungite
Shungite

Actinolite
Actinolite



ADD
Compare
X
Shungite
X
Actinolite

Shungite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shungite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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

Shungite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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