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Sarcopside and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4.5  

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

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Sarcopside and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Colemanite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Colemanite Specific Gravity

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

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