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Thomsonite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Thomsonite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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