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Clintonite and Bowenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clintonite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clintonite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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