Schultenite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Schultenite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Schultenite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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