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Howlite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
3.07
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Howlite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite 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 Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Howlite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.