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Celestine and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
1.25-1.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

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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.

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