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Prasiolite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
3,1  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Prasiolite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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