Bowenite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.803.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Bowenite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Bowenite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.