Ceylonite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
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
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Ceylonite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite and Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
Ceylonite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.