Holmquistite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
3.63-3.9
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Holmquistite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Holmquistite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.