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Celestine and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.93-2.96
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
3-3.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.