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Variscite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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