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Amber and Howlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.45-2.58
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Howlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Howlite Specific Gravity

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