Verdite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Verdite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Verdite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.