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Amethyst and Bowenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amethyst and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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