Schorlomite and Colemanite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Colemanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.40-2.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Colemanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

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