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Bowenite and Triplite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bowenite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.