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Glaucophane and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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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)   

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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.

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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.

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