Colemanite and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
Not Available
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4.5
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Colemanite and Sulfur Chemical Formula
While comparing Colemanite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Colemanite and Sulfur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.