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Jasper and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.40-2.42   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jasper and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Colemanite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Colemanite Specific Gravity

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

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