Wulfenite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wulfenite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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