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Bowenite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.