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Geodes and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Geodes and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Colemanite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Geodes and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Geodes and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Geodes is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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