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Bowenite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.80-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Irregular
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Cleavage

Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 with dumortierite

Bowenite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Bowenite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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