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Ceylonite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Ceylonite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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