Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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