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Kutnohorite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
3.90-4.00   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3-3.5   

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

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Kutnohorite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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