Abalone and Colemanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.40-2.42
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Abalone and Colemanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Abalone and Colemanite 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 Abalone and Colemanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Abalone and Colemanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.