Nuummite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Nuummite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nuummite- Na(Fe,Mg)7(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Nuummite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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