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Celestine and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Celestine and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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