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Legrandite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Legrandite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Legrandite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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