Jadeite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.