Ceylonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Ceylonite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.9

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Ceylonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

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Ceylonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.