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Amber and Colemanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.40-2.42
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.