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Shigaite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Shigaite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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