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Charoite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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