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Brookite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Brookite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite and Bowenite 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 Brookite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brookite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brookite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brookite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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