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Celestine and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.