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Howlite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Howlite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Howlite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.