Ceylonite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.93.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ceylonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Ceylonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.