Hiddenite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.