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Colemanite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42   
3.18-3.37   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Colemanite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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