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Bowenite and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Bowenite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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