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Verdite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Verdite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Verdite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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