Diamond and Celestine Physical Properties

Diamond

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Celestine Specific Gravity

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