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Hiddenite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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