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Schultenite and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
2.45-2.58   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Schultenite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Howlite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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

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