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Colemanite and Celestine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.40-2.42
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
4.5
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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3.90-4.00
Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
3-3.5
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Colemanite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite Vs Celestine during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is whereas that of Celestine is .