Celestine and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Celestine

Smithsonite

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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

3.90-4.004.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [1011]

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

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Celestine and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Celestine and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.