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Ceylonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.84  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7-7.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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