Glaucophane and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Glaucophane and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Glaucophane and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.