Carnallite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.58-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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

Carnallite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite 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 Carnallite and Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Carnallite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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