Scorzalite and Celestine Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.313.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Scorzalite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorzalite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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