Howlite and Williamsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.45-2.58
2.51-2.63
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
None
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Howlite and Williamsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Howlite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Howlite and Williamsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Howlite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Howlite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Howlite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.