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Achroite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Achroite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite and Ceylonite 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 Achroite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Achroite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Achroite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Achroite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Achroite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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