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Amazonite and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.45-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Howlite 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 Amazonite and Howlite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.

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