Colemanite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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.
- Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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.