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Danburite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Danburite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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