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Bowenite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Bowenite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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