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Uvite and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.45-2.58   

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

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Uvite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Howlite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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

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