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Jasper and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.90-4.00   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jasper and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Celestine chemical formula.

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Jasper and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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