Bowenite and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
3.13-3.26
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Bowenite and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bowenite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Bowenite and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.