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Bowenite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Bowenite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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