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Ceylonite and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.