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Ceylonite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.95-4.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
none  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ceylonite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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