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Bowenite
Bowenite

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Bowenite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Elastic

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.802.9-3.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Irregular
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect basal {001}

Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

While comparing Bowenite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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

Bowenite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.