Ceylonite and Petalite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.92.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ceylonite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.