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Celestine and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
4.06-4.08   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Celestine and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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