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Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Granular  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite 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 Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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