Fuchsite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fuchsite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fuchsite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.