Celestine and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Celestine and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Celestine and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.