Bowenite and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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.