Ceylonite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ceylonite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ceylonite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.