Bowenite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Bowenite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.803.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bowenite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

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

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Bowenite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.