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Colemanite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Uneven   

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   
Not Available   

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Colemanite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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