Tsavorite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Tsavorite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tsavorite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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