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Sussexite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
3.00   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
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perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sussexite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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