Hessonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
3.63-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Hessonite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Ceylonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Hessonite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.