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Wernerite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Wernerite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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