Topaz and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.63-3.9
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Topaz and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Topaz and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.