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Variscite and Bowenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.58-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Bowenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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