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Sarcopside and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sarcopside and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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