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Wavellite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wavellite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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

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