Ceylonite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ceylonite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ceylonite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.