Celestine and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Celestine and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Celestine and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.