Bowenite and Brookite Physical Properties

Bowenite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.