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Clinohedrite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinohedrite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Sardonyx 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 Clinohedrite and Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinohedrite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.