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Colemanite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Colemanite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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