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Celestine and Proustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.005.51-5.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.