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Bowenite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bowenite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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