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Celestine and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Celestine and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Celestine and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.