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Chalcedony and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Chalcedony and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Ceylonite 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 Chalcedony and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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