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Holmquistite and Chiastolite 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
2.95-3.133.00-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and Chiastolite 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 Holmquistite and Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.