Tanzanite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Tanzanite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tanzanite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.