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Howlite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Howlite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Adamite 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 Howlite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Howlite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.