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Colemanite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Colemanite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Colemanite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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