Langbeinite and Celestine Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Langbeinite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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