Celestine and Realgar Physical Properties

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.003.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Celestine and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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

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Celestine and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.