Celestine and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Celestine

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.002.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Celestine and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Celestine and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.