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Amethyst and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Amethyst and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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

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