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Feldspar and Colemanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.40-2.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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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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  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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 and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.