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Ceylonite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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