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Uvite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Uvite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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