Pietersite and Celestine Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

Not Available3.90-4.00

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

53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pietersite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Pietersite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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