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Ceylonite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Ceylonite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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