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Pearl and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Pearl and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Hardystonite 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 Pearl and Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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