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Variscite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Variscite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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