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Chlorite group and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.45-2.58   

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

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chlorite group and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Howlite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Howlite Specific Gravity

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

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