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Herderite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Herderite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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