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Celestine and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00   
5.50-5.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Celestine and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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