Schultenite and Celestine Physical Properties

Schultenite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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