Zoisite and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
2.45-2.58
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
None
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zoisite and Howlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Howlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zoisite and Howlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.