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.

Kristal Sistemi Orthorhombic
Mineral Sınıfı 07 Sulfates, Chromates, Molybdates, and Tungstates
Mohs Sertliği 3.0-3.5
Özgül Ağırlık 3.95-3.97
Renk Colorless, pale blue, white, yellow
Parlaklık Vitreous
Çizgi Rengi White
Dilimlenme Perfect {001}
Kırılma Uneven
Şeffaflık Transparent
Kristal Alışkanlığı Tabular, prismatic

Mohs Sertliği

Mohs Hardness: 3,0 – 3,5
1 Soft10 Hard

Kristal Sistemi

Orthorhombic

Frequently 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.