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Bowenite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Papagoite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bowenite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.

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