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Chlorastrolite and Bowenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.52.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Granular
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
2.6 Cleavage
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
Amber
2 10
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorastrolite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chlorastrolite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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