Vishnevite and Howlite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Howlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.45-2.58

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vishnevite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Howlite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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