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Nepouite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

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

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Nepouite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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