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Powellite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.23  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Distinct  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Powellite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Powellite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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