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Colemanite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Colemanite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Colemanite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.