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Colemanite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Colemanite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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