Californite and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.45-2.58
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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None
Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Californite and Howlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Howlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Californite and Howlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.