Celestine and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
4.3-5
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.