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Bowenite and Variscite Physical Properties

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
2.58-2.802.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bowenite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bowenite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.