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Celestine
Celestine

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Celestine and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.90-4.001.98-2.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Boulder Opal 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 Boulder Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.