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Celestine and Hardystonite 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
3.90-4.00
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Celestine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Celestine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.