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Williamsite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5.5  

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

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Williamsite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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

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