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Chalcedony and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Celestine 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 Chalcedony and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.