Celestine and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Celestine

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.006.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Celestine and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Celestine and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.