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Bowenite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Bowenite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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