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