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Chiastolite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chiastolite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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