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Stolzite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Stolzite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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