Ceylonite and Richterite Physical Properties

Ceylonite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Richterite- Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Ceylonite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.