×

Bowenite
Bowenite

Emerald
Emerald



ADD
Compare
X
Bowenite
X
Emerald

Bowenite and Emerald Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6

Bowenite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Bowenite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.