Colemanite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Colemanite

Fibrolite

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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

2.40-2.423.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Colemanite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Colemanite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.