Pietersite and Colemanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.40-2.42
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pietersite and Colemanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Colemanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pietersite and Colemanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.