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Austinite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Austinite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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