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Quartz and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.90-4.00   

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

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Quartz and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Celestine chemical formula.

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Quartz and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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