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Amethyst and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter 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
7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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