Celestine and Legrandite Physical Properties

Celestine and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.