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Larvikite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Larvikite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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