Eilat stone and Bowenite Physical Properties

Eilat stone and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Eilat stone- Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Eilat stone and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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