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Schorlomite 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
3.77-3.932.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schorlomite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael 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)

Schorlomite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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