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Ceylonite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ceylonite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ceylonite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.

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