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Chlorastrolite and Powellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.54.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorastrolite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Powellite 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 Powellite 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)
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorastrolite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.