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Sellaite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sellaite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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