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Jeremejevite and Howlite 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
3.28-3.31
2.45-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite and Howlite 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 Jeremejevite and Howlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jeremejevite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jeremejevite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jeremejevite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.

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