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Willemite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Willemite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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