Ceylonite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
none
  
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
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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
  
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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.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
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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.