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Bowenite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
3.09   

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Bowenite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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