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Bowenite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.801.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[C,H,O]

Bowenite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Amber 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 Bowenite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Bowenite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.