Ceylonite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.92.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Afghanite 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 Ceylonite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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

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Ceylonite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.