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Howlite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
2.79
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Howlite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Howlite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Howlite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.