Bowenite and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 · nH2O
Bowenite and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Bowenite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Bowenite and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.