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Bowenite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Bowenite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bowenite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Bowenite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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