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Hexagonite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hexagonite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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