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Catapleiite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Catapleiite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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