Gedrite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259
3.63-3.9
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Gedrite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Gedrite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gedrite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gedrite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gedrite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.