Celestine and Sunstone Physical Properties

Celestine

Sunstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.002.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Celestine and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Celestine and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.