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Colemanite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
3.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Colemanite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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