Celestine and Torbanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
  
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Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
  
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Celestine and Torbanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Torbanite 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 Torbanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Torbanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Torbanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Torbanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is Not Available whereas that of Torbanite is Not Available.