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Gaspeite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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