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Celestine and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.