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Piemontite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.63-3.9   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

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

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Piemontite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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