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Arfvedsonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Arfvedsonite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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