Ceylonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Ceylonite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Ceylonite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.