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Kurnakovite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
3.90-4.00   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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