Barite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Barite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.48

2.58-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Barite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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