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Weloganite and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
2.45-2.58   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Weloganite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Howlite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Howlite Specific Gravity

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

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