Amazonite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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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

2.55-2.572.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amazonite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.