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Nickeline and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nickeline and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Celestine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nickeline and Celestine Specific Gravity

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