Turquoise and Actinolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
3.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
perfect along {110}.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Turquoise and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.