Bowenite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.803.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaF₂

Bowenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Bowenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.