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Feldspar and Colemanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.75
Uneven, Conchoidal
two or three
6-6.5
KAlSi3O8
 
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2.40-2.42
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
4.5
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Colemanite 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 Feldspar and Colemanite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar Vs Colemanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is whereas that of Colemanite is .