Verdite and Colemanite Physical Properties

Verdite

Colemanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.40-2.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Colemanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

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