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Hibschite 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
3.05-3.08
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hibschite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Hibschite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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