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Colemanite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Colemanite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Colemanite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.