Ceylonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.93.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ceylonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Ceylonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.