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Colemanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Colemanite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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