Ceylonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ceylonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ceylonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.