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Bowenite and Hibonite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Bowenite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Bowenite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.