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Smaragdite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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none   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
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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Smaragdite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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