Sylvite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

Sylvite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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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Sylvite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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