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Ceylonite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.91.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Ceylonite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Ceylonite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.