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Quartz and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Quartz and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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

Quartz and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

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