Bowenite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.802.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bowenite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bowenite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.