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Celestine and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Celestine and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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