Strontianite and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
  
2.45-2.58
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Strontianite and Howlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Howlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Strontianite and Howlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.