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Citrine and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Citrine and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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