Ceylonite and Chlorite group Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
none
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
  
2.6-3.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Lamellar
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Perfect 001
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
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Ceylonite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.