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Clinohedrite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohedrite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohedrite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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