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Ceylonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

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

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Ceylonite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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