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Colemanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2.5  

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

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Colemanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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