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Sanidine and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sanidine and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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