Kurnakovite and Celestine Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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