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Hardystonite and Pearl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
2.60-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite and Pearl 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 Hardystonite and Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.