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Ceylonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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