Topaz and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.00
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
perfect along {110}.
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Topaz and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Topaz and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.