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Topaz and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Topaz Physical Properties


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.   

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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.

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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.

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