Celestine and Amazonite Physical Properties

Celestine

Amazonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.90-4.002.55-2.57

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Celestine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Amazonite 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 Celestine and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Celestine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.