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Quartz and Bowenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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