Sphalerite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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

3.95-4.103.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sphalerite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael 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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Sphalerite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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