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Anorthoclase and Bowenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anorthoclase and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anorthoclase and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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