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Taaffeite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Taaffeite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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