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Colemanite and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Colemanite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Coral 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 Coral 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 Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Colemanite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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