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Tortoiseshell and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
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Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5.5   

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

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Tortoiseshell and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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