Chrome-Chalcedony and Bowenite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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