Colemanite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5
Specific Gravity 2.4 – 2.42
Refractive Index 1.584 – 1.615
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.028
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Colemanite
Mohs hardness of Colemanite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Colemanite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Colemanite

コールマナイトはカリフォルニア州の蒸発岩鉱床に産する無色から白色の単斜晶結晶と玻璃光沢を持つ水和ホウ酸カルシウム鉱物です。カリフォルニア州デスバレーのボロン鉱業の発展に重要な役割を果たした鉱物で、砂漠気候の乾燥地帯に特徴的な蒸発岩鉱物です。透明結晶はコレクター向けに研磨されることがあります。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colemanite?
コールマナイトはカリフォルニア州の蒸発岩鉱床に産する無色から白色の単斜晶結晶と玻璃光沢を持つ水和ホウ酸カルシウム鉱物です。カリフォルニア州デスバレーのボロン鉱業の発展に重要な役割を果たした鉱物で、砂漠気候の乾燥地帯に特徴的な蒸発岩鉱物です。透明結晶はコレクター向けに研磨されることがあります。
What is the hardness of Colemanite?
Colemanite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Colemanite?
Colemanite is primarily Various.
How much does Colemanite cost?
Colemanite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Colemanite?
Colemanite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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