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Bowenite and Zircon Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
2.58-2.80
Uneven, Irregular
Perfect
5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
insoluble
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3.93-4.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
{110} and {111}
7.5
ZrSiO4

Bowenite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite Vs Zircon during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is whereas that of Zircon is .