Actinolite

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:asbestosForm fibrous actinolite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:epidote
gptkb:chlorite
gptkb:hornblende
gptkb:tremolite
gptkbp:birefringence 0.024–0.028
gptkbp:category inosilicate
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color green
dark green
gray-green
gptkbp:containsElement hydrogen
iron
oxygen
calcium
magnesium
silicon
gptkbp:crystalSystem monoclinic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 66.1.3.2
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
gabbro
contact metamorphism
schists
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1794
gptkbp:fracture splintery
gptkbp:habit fibrous
columnar
acicular
bladed
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5.0–6.0
gptkbp:hasVariant gptkb:tremolite
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Actinolite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:action
gptkbp:IMAStatus approved mineral
gptkbp:luster vitreous
silky
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word 'aktinos' (ray)
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (-)
gptkbp:pleochroism strong
gptkbp:relatedGroup gptkb:amphibole
gptkbp:riskFactor asbestos (fibrous form)
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.0–3.2
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 9.DE.10
gptkbp:systematicName Calcium magnesium iron silicate hydroxide
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:usedAs gemstone (nephrite jade)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nephrite
gptkb:asbestos
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6