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Colemanite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Colemanite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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