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Albite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Albite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Albite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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