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Ceylonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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