Bowenite and Charoite Physical Properties

Bowenite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.