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Ceylonite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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