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Sillimanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Sillimanite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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