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Baryte and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Baryte and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Baryte and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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