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Ceylonite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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