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Celestine and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.