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Ceylonite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ceylonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ceylonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.