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Ceylonite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7  

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

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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.

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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.

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