Aquamarine and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
3.63-3.9
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Aquamarine and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Aquamarine and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.