Bowenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.803.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Bowenite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Bowenite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.