Calcite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Calcite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Calcite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Calcite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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