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Ceylonite and Willemite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.