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Richterite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.0-3.5
Uneven
Perfect
5-6
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2
 
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3.63-3.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct
7.5-8
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Richterite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Richterite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Richterite Vs Ceylonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is whereas that of Ceylonite is .