Vlasovite and Celestine Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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