Iolite and Celestine Physical Properties

Iolite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.73.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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