Fancy Diamond and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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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
10
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Fancy Diamond and Howlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fancy Diamond 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 Fancy Diamond and Howlite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fancy Diamond and Howlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fancy Diamond and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fancy Diamond and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fancy Diamond is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.