Almandine and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Almandine and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Almandine and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.