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Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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