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Celestine
Celestine

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Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Celestine and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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
3.90-4.003.25-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.