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Colemanite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
5.9  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Colemanite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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