Celestine and Moissanite Physical Properties

Celestine

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.003.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Celestine and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Celestine and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.