Heliodor and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Heliodor and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Ceylonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Heliodor and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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