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Chalcedony and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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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.

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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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