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Violane and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.00   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
perfect along {110}.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Violane and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Violane and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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