Celestine and Fayalite Physical Properties

Celestine

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.004.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Celestine and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Celestine and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.