Adamite and Celestine Physical Properties

Adamite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.90-4.00

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Celestine 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 Adamite and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Adamite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.