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Bowenite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bowenite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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