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Hyalite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hyalite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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