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Richterite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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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 and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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