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Gaylussite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaylussite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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