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Afghanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Afghanite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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