Andesine and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Andesine and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Andesine and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.