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Ceylonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ceylonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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