Ceylonite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Absent
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
SiO2
Ceylonite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Ceylonite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.