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Celestine and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Celestine and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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