Celestine and Serendibite Physical Properties

Celestine and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.