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Ceylonite and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ceylonite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ceylonite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.