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Ametrine and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.45-2.58   

Fracture
Not Available   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Ametrine and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Howlite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Howlite Specific Gravity

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

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