Amber and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.45-2.58
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.
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