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Lepidocrocite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5  

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

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Lepidocrocite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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