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Ceylonite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.