Anglesite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anglesite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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