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Ceylonite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Ceylonite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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