Celestine and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
  
1.25-1.35
  
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 Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.