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Celestine and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.