Aventurine and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
  
3.90-4.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Aventurine and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Aventurine and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.