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Colemanite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.423.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Colemanite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Colemanite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.