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Colemanite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
4-5
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 Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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