Celestine
SrSO4
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Celestine (celestite) is the primary ore of strontium, named for its occasional celestial blue color. The world's largest geode, the Crystal Cave in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, is lined with celestine crystals up to 90 cm long.
| ระบบผลึก | Orthorhombic |
| หมวดหมู่แร่ธาตุ | 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates |
| ความแข็งโมห์ส | 3.0-3.5 |
| ความถ่วงจำเพาะ | 3.95-3.97 |
| สี | Colorless, pale blue, white, yellow |
| ความวาว | Vitreous |
| สีเส้นขูด | White |
| การแตกเรียบ | Perfect {001} |
| รอยแตก | Uneven |
| ความโปร่งใส | Transparent |
| ลักษณะผลึก | Tabular, prismatic |
ความแข็งโมห์ส
Mohs Hardness: 3.0 – 3.5
1 Soft10 Hard
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OrthorhombicFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Celestine?
Celestine has a Mohs hardness of 3.0-3.5.
What crystal system does Celestine belong to?
Celestine crystallizes in the Orthorhombic crystal system.
What color is Celestine?
Celestine is typically Colorless, pale blue, white, yellow.
What type of luster does Celestine have?
Celestine exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Celestine?
The chemical formula of Celestine is SrSO4.