Ceylonite and Calcite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.92.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ceylonite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ceylonite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.