Ceylonite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ceylonite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ceylonite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.