Celestine and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Celestine and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.