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Ceylonite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Al 2 O 3

Ceylonite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Ceylonite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.