Celestine and Aragonite Physical Properties

Celestine

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.002.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Celestine and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.