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Celestine and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
3.20-3.32   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Celestine and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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