Thaumasite and Celestine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.91
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thaumasite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thaumasite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.