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Colemanite
Colemanite
Colemanite
Colemanite

Colemanite

Colemanite

A species of Minerals, Also known as Borspar

Colemanite is an important boron ore, and is usually colorless to white, brown or yellow. It is used in the production of heat resistant glass and is a source of borax, a cleaning agent and industrial chemical. Colemanite is fragile and gem cutters rarely work these stones. They are better suited for gemstone collectors.

Hardness
Hardness:

4.5

Density
Density:

2.422 g/cm³

General Info About Colemanite

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Physical Properties of Colemanite

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Diaphaneity
Transparent to translucent
Colors
Colourless, white, yellowish, grey, colourless in transitted light
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal
Streak
White
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Hardness
4.5 , Soft
Density
2.422 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Colemanite

Chemical Classification
Borates
Formula
Ca[B3O4(OH)3] · H2O
Elements listed
B, Ca, H, O

Optical Properties of Colemanite

Refractive Index
1.584-1.615
Birefringence
0.028-0.030
Pleochroism
None
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

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Rarity
Rare

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Uses of Colemanite

Colemanite is an important ore of the element boron, which can be used in pyrotechnics and rocket fuel. Additionally, it can be used to create flame and heat resistant materials, including glass. Colemanite is also processed to be used in cosmetics and medicines.

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