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Ceylonite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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