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Grandidierite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Grandidierite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Grandidierite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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