×

Colemanite
Colemanite

Jasper
Jasper



ADD
Compare
X
Colemanite
X
Jasper

Colemanite and Jasper Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.422.58-2.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Colemanite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper- SiO2

Colemanite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.