Colemanite and Microcline Physical Properties

Colemanite

Microcline

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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

2.40-2.422.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Colemanite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Colemanite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.