Ceylonite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Ceylonite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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Ceylonite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.