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Celestine and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAl2O4

Celestine and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Celestine and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.