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Kurnakovite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kurnakovite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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