Agate and Celestine Physical Properties

Agate

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.90-4.00

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Agate and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Celestine Specific Gravity

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