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Celestine and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Celestine and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Celestine and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.