Celestine and Nickeline Physical Properties

Celestine

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Celestine and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Celestine and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.