Colemanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Colemanite

Indicolite Blue Tourmaline

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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

2.40-2.423.05-3.11

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Colemanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Colemanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.