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Ceylonite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Ceylonite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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