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Colemanite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Colemanite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Albite 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 Colemanite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Colemanite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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