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Bowenite and Cavansite 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
2.58-2.802.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Bowenite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Bowenite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.