Vishnevite and Celestine Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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3.90-4.00

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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