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Ceylonite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5  

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  

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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.

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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.

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