Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
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Fracture
Granular
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye 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 Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.