Bowenite is a translucent green or blue-green variety of serpentine. It is commonly used in jewelry.
Occurrence
Bowentine occurs in the USA, Afghanistan, South Africa, China, and New Zealand.
Serpentine Properties
- Specific Gravity: 2.60
- Refractive Index: 1.55-1.56
- Birefringence (DR): 0.001
- Luster: Vitreous to greasy
- Crystal Structure: Monoclinic
- Composition: Magnesium hydroxy silicate
- Hardness: 5
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