Leucophanite and Celestine Physical Properties

Leucophanite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Leucophanite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Leucophanite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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