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Celestine and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Celestine and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Celestine and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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