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Ceylonite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Ceylonite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Ceylonite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.