Ivory and Celestine Physical Properties

Ivory

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

1.70-2.003.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ivory and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Ivory and Celestine Specific Gravity

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