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Ceylonite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
9   

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

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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.

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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.

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