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Bowenite and Feldspar 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
2.58-2.802.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Bowenite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.