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Colemanite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Colemanite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Colemanite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.