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Bowenite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bowenite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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