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Tinaksite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.63-3.9   

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

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

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

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Tinaksite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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