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Colemanite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

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
2.40-2.42
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Colemanite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Colemanite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.