Langbeinite and Howlite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Howlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.45-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Howlite 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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Langbeinite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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