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Tortoiseshell and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.25-1.353.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tortoiseshell and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Actinolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tortoiseshell and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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