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Corundum and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Celestine Specific Gravity

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