Vesuvianite and Celestine Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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