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Fluor buergerite and Howlite 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
3.31
2.45-2.58
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluor buergerite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluor buergerite 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 Fluor buergerite and Howlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluor buergerite- NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluor buergerite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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