Amazonite and Celestine Physical Properties

Amazonite

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

2.55-2.573.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amazonite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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