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Ceylonite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7  

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

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Ceylonite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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