Ametrine and Bowenite Physical Properties

Ametrine and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Bowenite chemical formula.

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

Ametrine and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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