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Zinnwaldite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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