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Bowenite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.60-2.85   

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

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Bowenite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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