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Erythrite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Erythrite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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