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Aragonite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Aragonite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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