Sylvite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.58-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sylvite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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