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Celestine and Heliotrope Physical Properties


Heliotrope and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
2.61   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Celestine and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope chemical formula.

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Celestine and Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.

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