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Kyanite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Kyanite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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