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Bowenite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.