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Stolzite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Stolzite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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