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Ceylonite and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ceylonite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ceylonite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.