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Howlite and Muscovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on the {001}
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
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Howlite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite 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 Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Howlite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.