Dravite and Celestine Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dravite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dravite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.