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Williamsite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Williamsite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Celestine chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Celestine Specific Gravity

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

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