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Bowenite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Bowenite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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