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Colemanite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Colemanite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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