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Howlite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Howlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Howlite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Howlite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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