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Zircon and Actinolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Actinolite Specific Gravity

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