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Bowenite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Bowenite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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