Alabaster and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30
2.58-2.80
Fracture
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Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Alabaster and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster and Bowenite 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 Alabaster and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Alabaster and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.