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Ceylonite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
5.00-5.30   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ceylonite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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