White topaz and Bowenite Physical Properties

White topaz and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing White topaz 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 White topaz and Bowenite chemical formula.

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

White topaz and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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