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Ceylonite and Elbaite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.63-3.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct
7.5-8
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
 
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2.90-3.10
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
7
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Ceylonite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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