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Celestine and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Celestine and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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