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Ceylonite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.80-3.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  

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Ceylonite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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