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Vesuvianite and Howlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.45-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vesuvianite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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

Vesuvianite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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