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Sylvite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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