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Bowenite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.58-2.91  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Bowenite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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