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Lepidocrocite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Lepidocrocite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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