Ceylonite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
insoluble in common solvents
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
SiO2
Ceylonite and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Amethyst 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 Ceylonite and Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Ceylonite and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.