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Hercynite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.393.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hercynite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hercynite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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