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Bowenite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Bowenite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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