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Celestine and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
2.25-2.40   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   
perfect on {010}; good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Celestine and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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