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Ceylonite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.00-3.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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