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Colemanite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Colemanite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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