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Feldspar and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
two or three  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Feldspar and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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