Bowenite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.803.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bowenite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.