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Ceylonite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5-6  

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)  

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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.

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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.

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