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Catapleiite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Catapleiite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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