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Stolzite and Howlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
22.45-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Howlite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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