Howlite and Calcite Physical Properties

Howlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45-2.582.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Howlite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Howlite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.