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Pyrophyllite and Bowenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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