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Bowenite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Bowenite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Bowenite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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