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Ceylonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Ceylonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Ceylonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.