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Ceylonite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Ceylonite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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