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Celestine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.9-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Perfect basal {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Celestine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.