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Ceylonite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Ceylonite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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