Variscite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.63-3.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Variscite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Variscite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.