Chrysoberyl and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysoberyl and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.