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Celestine and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Celestine and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Celestine and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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