Sunstone and Actinolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

001

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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

Sunstone and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sunstone and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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