Wernerite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Wernerite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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