Celestine and Sellaite Physical Properties

Celestine

Sellaite

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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

3.90-4.003.14-3.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {010} and {110}

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

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Celestine and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.