Strontianite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Strontianite

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

3.63-3.793.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Strontianite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Strontianite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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