Lemon quartz and Bowenite Physical Properties

Lemon quartz and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lemon quartz- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lemon quartz and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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