Bort and Celestine Physical Properties

Bort

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bort and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bort and Celestine Specific Gravity

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