Kainite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Kainite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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