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Sugilite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.69-2.793.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Poor on {0001}
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sugilite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

Sugilite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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