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Colemanite and Garnet 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
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Colemanite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Colemanite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.