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Bowenite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.801.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
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1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.