Howlite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
Not Available
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Howlite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Howlite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Howlite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.