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Ceylonite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
NaCl

Ceylonite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Ceylonite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.