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Jet and Ceylonite Physical Properties


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Ceylonite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
7.5-8  

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

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Jet and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Jet and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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