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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Ceylonite
Ceylonite



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Zinnwaldite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.63-3.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.07.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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