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Bowenite and Gahnite 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
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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

Bowenite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.