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Sheen Obsidian and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
3.63-3.9   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

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

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Sheen Obsidian and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Sheen Obsidian and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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