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Vanadinite and Actinolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.13.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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