Fluorite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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

Fluorite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Fluorite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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