Analcime and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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.