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Bowenite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Bowenite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Bowenite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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