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Bowenite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bowenite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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