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Meionite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.783.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Meionite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Meionite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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