Vlasovite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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