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Ceylonite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Ceylonite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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