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Star Sapphire 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
3.90-4.05
3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Star Sapphire and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Star Sapphire and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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