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Diamond and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
10   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
C   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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