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Bowenite and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.58-2.80-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Irregular
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5
2 10
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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 Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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

Bowenite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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