Foitite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Foitite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Foitite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.