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Chalcedony and Colemanite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.70
2.40-2.42
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Colemanite Specific Gravity

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