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Analcime and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Analcime and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Analcime and Celestine Specific Gravity

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