Bowenite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

Bowenite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.