Poldervaartite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.91
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Poldervaartite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Poldervaartite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.