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Ceylonite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Ceylonite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Ceylonite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.