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Bowenite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bowenite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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