Paraiba and Celestine Physical Properties

Paraiba

Celestine

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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

3.04-3.133.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Celestine Specific Gravity

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