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Colemanite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Colemanite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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