Hercynite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Hercynite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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

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Hercynite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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