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Ceylonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.