Celestine and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Celestine and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Celestine and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.