Arfvedsonite and Howlite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Howlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.52.45-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Howlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Arfvedsonite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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