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Celestine and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Celestine and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Celestine and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.