Carnelian and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.63-3.9

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Carnelian and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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