Sulfur and Celestine Physical Properties

Sulfur

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Celestine Specific Gravity

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