Celestine and Diamond Physical Properties

Celestine

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.003.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Celestine and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Celestine and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.