Magnesite and Celestine Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Magnesite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.