Colemanite and Trinitite Physical Properties

Colemanite and Trinitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Trinitite 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 Trinitite 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 Trinitite- SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO

Colemanite and Trinitite Specific Gravity

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