Bowenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bowenite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bowenite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bowenite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.