Celestine and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Celestine

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Celestine and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.