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Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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