Celestine and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Celestine and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Celestine and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.