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Clinohedrite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.3353.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Clinohedrite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Clinohedrite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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