Stolzite and Celestine Physical Properties

Stolzite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Stolzite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Stolzite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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