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Prase and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Prase and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Prase and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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