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Ceylonite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{0110} Indistinct  

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 Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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