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Demantoid and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Demantoid and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Demantoid and Celestine Specific Gravity

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