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Bowenite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
10  

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

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Bowenite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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