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Langbeinite and Bowenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Langbeinite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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

Langbeinite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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