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Celestine

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Celestine and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Celestine and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Celestine and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.