Cacoxenite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cacoxenite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cacoxenite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.