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Andesine and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Andesine Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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