Sard and Celestine Physical Properties

Sard

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.633.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sard and Celestine Specific Gravity

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