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Phlogopite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phlogopite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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