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Scorzalite 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
3.31
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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

Scorzalite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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