Bowenite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.802.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bowenite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.