Gaylussite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.